Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Idaho | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $45,880 | $48,867 | -6% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.06 | $23.49 | -6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $48,042.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Dental Assistant in Idaho is $45,880, or about $22.06 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Dental Assistants is $48,867. Idaho is -6% below the national median.
Entry-level dental assistants in Idaho typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,680 dental assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $45,880, Idaho offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 445 of the 617 occupations reported in Idaho — higher than 28% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Occupational Therapy Assistants at $65,330, Physical Therapist Assistants at $61,020, Massage Therapists at $60,420 — all figures are median annual wages for Idaho.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Idaho levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, dental assistants rank 445 of the 617 occupations reported in Idaho — higher than 28% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Idaho | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $65,330 | $210 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,020 | $560 |
| Massage Therapists | $60,420 | $170 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $52,160 | $220 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $46,450 | $580 |
| Medical Assistants | $44,700 | $5,250 |
Idaho levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 617 occupations in Idaho.